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Plastic-free 2019? Superyachts and Companies Get Onboard
Posted: 8th January 2019 | Written by: Elizabeth Dann
While many New Year's resolutions are broken within the first month, one resolution with real staying power is gaining traction across the yachting industry: to reduce consumption of single-use plastics and embrace a more sustainable way of operating. Since the Clear Ocean Pledge was launched in November 2018 with the mission of promoting these changes in the yachting sector superyachts have been keen to join up. -
Mission Ocean: Turning Problem Predators into Reef Resources
Posted: 2nd January 2019 | Written by: Laura Beard
The non-native lionfish has become a big problem in the Caribbean, where it has no natural predators. Able to reproduce every 4 days, the fish has overrun local populations. Its spines discourage human hands but Mission Ocean came across an intervention in Bequia to teach locals to safely trap and prepare the fish, turning the pest into a tasty resource. -
Gyms on Yachts
Posted: 20th December 2018 | Written by: Josh Richardson
It has been a number of years since Larry Ellisson refitted Enigma in 1999 with a basketball court and made sports courts the latest superyacht 'must have'. Whilst many yachts have not got space, some notable newbuilds design activity areas in from the outset, utilising available space on deck to cater for sports lovers. Notable examples include the Feadships MY JOY and MY Anna which Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) have been involved in. -
The Mechanics of Chartering in Greece
Posted: 18th December 2018 | Written by: Steven Marquis
Earlier in the year, Sarnia Yachts reported that the 2018 charter season had been difficult for Greece, due to the laws introduced in late 2017. This effectively limited the charter market to guests who were happy to start and finish their charter outside of Greek waters. However, towards the end of this year mechanics to obtain a Greek charter licence were put in place. -
Richard Mason on the Changes at Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: 18th December 2018 | Written by: Justin Chisholm
A tide of change has swept over the Volvo Ocean Race since the spectacular conclusion of the 2017-18 race in June, most notably a change of ownership and a change of name. We hear from chief operating officer Richard Mason on the developments, challenges and hopes for the race going forward. -
YachtAid Global Superyachts Bring Clean Water Access to Children in the Galapagos
Posted: 18th December 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
A recent operation by YachtAid Global alongside three superyachts saw clean water access implemented across every school in the Galapagos. As well as the installation of storage tanks and filtration solutions, the operation delivered a reusable metal water bottle to every child and educated communities on the importance of conservation with the charity Mingas por el Mar. -
Taiwanese Captain Sentenced to 20 Years for Shark Finning in Tanzania
Posted: 12th December 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The owner and captain of the Malaysian-flagged fishing vessel (F/V) Buah Naga 1 have pleaded guilty to the charge of Unlawful Possession of Shark Fins in a plea agreement with Tanzanian Prosecutors. The criminals were brought to justice as part of Operation Jodari, a joint partnership between Sea Shepherd, Fish-i Africa and the government of Tanzania. -
Steep Rise in Bug-Sweeping on Superyachts
Posted: 8th December 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
High net worth individuals are increasingly concerned about the risks of being bugged on board their superyachts says Matt Horan, security director of cyber-security company C3IA Solutions. Some owners have wrongly believed that being at sea affords greater security than offices and homes, but Matt Horan is keen to dispel the myth. -
Sea Shepherd's Flagship M/Y Steve Irwin to be Retired
Posted: 4th December 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Sea Shepherd International have announced that their flagship, the M/Y Steve Irwin, or the Steve, will be retired after 11 years of service. With Sea Shepherd, the M/Y Steve Irwin has conducted 18 campaigns in defence of the world’s oceans; from protecting pilot whales in the Faroes, bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean, and humpback whales off the Kimberley coast. -
Clear Ocean Pact Aims for 1000 Yachts by 2020
Posted: 24th November 2018 | Written by: Sam Watson
A new initiative called Clear Ocean Pact has launched to gain commitment across the yachting industry to reduce the level of single-use plastic and microplastic waste entering our oceans. Founded by yachting veteran Richard Orme, the aim is to raise awareness and stimulate a culture shift from the bottom up by exploring viable alternatives and solutions that yachts can adopt in their daily operations.
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Civitavecchia and Trieste: Ports of Call for World's Largest Superyachts
Posted: 20th November 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
If anyone was in doubt that Italy is a superyacht destination, they won't be now. The world's largest superyachts, Azzam and Dilbar, have recently come to moor in Civitavecchia and Trieste. -
Benetti Delivers 69m Motor Yacht Spectre
Posted: 20th November 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The Italian shipyard, Benetti, is celebrating the delivery of 69m motor yacht 'Spectre' in Livorno, a fully customized superyacht built for American owners John and Jeanette Staluppi. Taking 750,000 working hours to build, the end result is a combination of extreme comfort and extraordinary performance for a yacht of her size. -
Cruising Indonesia - Orangutans in the Wild
Posted: 12th November 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia is delighted to welcome back MY Latitude in November. “After an amazingly successful Komodo and region expedition in August, the owner, who is a keen wildlife and underwater photographer, wants more!” said Captain Jimmy Blee of APS Indonesia. -
Asia Superyacht Rendezvous Cup 2019 Events Announced
Posted: 6th November 2018 | Written by: Linda Cartlidge
The 18th annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous Cup promises fierce racing and exclusive relaxed social events in its invitation to superyacht owners, captains & crew to attend the January 18-20, 2019 event, returning for the third year to the beautiful SALA Resort & Spa Phuket on pristine Mai Khao Bay. -
British Sailing Team Hopes for Kiteboarding Medals at 2024 Olympics
Posted: 29th October 2018 | Written by: Justin Chisholm
In what appears to be an impressive degree of pre-planning, the British Sailing Team has set its sights firmly on winning kiteboarding medals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Despite being six years away, the British selectors recently put a call out for aspiring female riders who believe they have what it takes to win gold – whether they have kite boarded before or not. -
International Schooner Association Founded
Posted: 4th October 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Schooner owners do not come more passionate than Tomas de Vargas Machuca, who owns not one, but two, of these famous vintage craft. A new initiative, nurtured by his enthusiasm and that of his captain Simon Pandolfi, is the formation of the International Schooner Association. The association was founded last week at the 40th edition of the Régates Royales in Cannes, where a great group of classic schooners gathered together displaying the elegance and power of this classic craft. -
International Maxi Association Set to Expand
Posted: 2nd October 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Following its Annual General Meeting held during this month’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the International Maxi Association, the World Sailing-recognised body that oversees maxi yacht racing globally, has announced its prize winners, voted in a new President and published its 2019 race program. -
Winners of the 2018 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Posted: 8th September 2018 | Written by: James Boyd
The highlight of the maxi yacht calendar, the 2018 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concluded in Porto Cervo on Saturday with stand-out performances in most classes. The most remarkable victory was seized by the Wally 77 Lyra in the Wally class, the first ever regatta for her owner-driver ending with a scoreline comprised of five wins and two seconds. -
Largest Yacht Built in Asia Completes Sea Trials
Posted: 26th June 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The largest yacht to be built in Asia, 88.5m Illusion Plus has successfully completed her sea trials and is now in the finishing stages of her construction at Pride Mega Yachts. Due to be delivered in the Autumn, Illusion Plus is one of the most anticipated new builds of 2018. -
Velsheda Wins Superyacht Cup Palma 2018
Posted: 24th June 2018 | Written by: Daphne Morgan Barnicoat
Once the spray had settled at the end of the deciding St. Regis Mardavall Race the overall trophy went narrowly but deservedly to the famous J Class yacht Velsheda after an inspiring performance over the three days of Europe’s largest and longest-running superyacht regatta.
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Valencia Boat Show Gets a Reboot
Posted: 22nd January 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The Valencia Boat Show will be held from the 30th October to the 3rd November 2019 in Valencia Marina, with an expanded and renewed offer. The new team in charge of innovating the event is led by nautical journalist Nacho Gómez with a board of directors made up entirely of women. -
Wally Becomes Part of Ferretti Group
Posted: 18th January 2019 | Written by: Ferretti Group
At the opening of Boot in Düsseldorf, Ferretti Group will announce the entry of Wally, the iconic luxury nautical brand and emblem of design and innovation, within the portfolio of its brands. Ferretti Group can now boast the widest range of brands in the Italian nautical industry. -
ISS Announces Strategic Partnership with IYBA
Posted: 18th January 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is proud to announce their strategic partnership with the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), with active members now benefiting from dual membership and a common goal. -
Seven Consecutive Years of Growth for U.S. Recreational Boating Industry
Posted: 17th January 2019 | Written by: NMMA
The U.S. recreational boating industry sees seventh consecutive year of growth in 2018 and expects additional increase in 2019. As one of the country’s growing outdoor recreation activities, the National Marine Manufacturers Association announced that the recreational boating industry contributes an estimated $170.3 billion in economic activity to the U.S. economy, an increase of approximately $49 billion since 2012. -
Dynamiq Launches its own Brokerage House
Posted: 10th January 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Dynamiq proudly announces that it has opened its own brokerage company in Monaco - the first and only shipyard offering brokerage and charters alongside new construction projects. -
Reed Loses Control of the Cannes Yachting Festival to the Fédération des Industries Nautiques
Posted: 10th January 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
After a fierce two year legal battle between Reed Exhibitions and the Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) over control of the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Paris High Court has ruled in favour of the French nautical industry federation. Reed Expositions France, a regional office of UK based Reed Exhibitions, has confirmed their intention to appeal. -
Ince & Co Superyacht Law Firm Acquired by Gordon Dadds
Posted: 9th January 2019 | Written by: Elizabeth Dann
The £27.3m acquisition of the UK assets of Ince & Co LLP law firm by AIM-listed Gordon Dadds LLP has been completed, leading to the creation of Ince Gordon Dadds, the UK's largest listed law firm. Ince & Co is one of the largest global maritime firms with international offices in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Its takeover by Gordon Dadds, an ambitious full-service law firm, will greatly expand capacity to deliver high-quality services to clients worldwide. -
Cesme Marina Announces Environmental Initiative 'The Squid Project'
Posted: 8th January 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Camper & Nicholsons Cesme Marina in Turkey is continuing its efforts towards helping the environment by pioneering a new ecological approach to better protecting the oceans and caring for subaquatic eco-systems. -
M/Y HELIOS: A 21st Century Refit
Posted: 8th January 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Delivering a superyacht refit to budget, on time and that exceeds the clients’ expectations is something often spoken about in the yachting world, but rarely delivered. For Fusion Marine Systems, a superyacht technology integrator based in Monaco, providing the perfect customer experience with regular updates, flexibility and diligence is par for the course, exemplified by its 2018 refit of Oceanco’s 59.1m M/Y HELIOS. -
Benetti Launches 107m Superyacht
Posted: 21st December 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
A period of great excitement and activity for the Italian shipyard has begun with the launch of 107m Benetti FB277. Over the next few months, Benetti will be under the spotlight of the yachting industry as 3 superyachts, each one over 100 meters in length, will be launched in Livorno.
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New Digital e-Pilot for Superyacht Crew
Posted: 29th July 2017 | Written by: David Store Navigational Management
e-Pilot by David Store Navigational Management is a new website designed specifically for superyacht crew, allowing you to create personalised cruising guides, annotate and make notes online, doing away with the need for bulky books on the bridge. -
Navionics Cartography for Third Party Mobile Apps
Posted: 19th July 2017 | Written by: Emma Maule
Navionics, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating and outdoor markets, has released a software development kit (SDK) which enables iOS app developers to integrate their charts within third party mobile apps. -
Radical Innovation of Sweden - Radinn's Wakejet
Posted: 15th April 2017 | Written by: Karin Berner
The Wakejet offers a new way to experience water sports, without the need of wind, waves or a boat. Wakejet means power without sound and speed without emissions and no need for oil change or maintenance. -
The Hottest Yacht Toys on the Water this Summer
Posted: 23rd March 2017 | Written by: Josh Richardson
The Med season is just around the corner and, if you're busy reviewing your inventory of water toys, here are some hints from Josh Richardson at Superyacht Tenders and Toys on some of the hot favourites for this summer. -
America's Cup Inspires Crewsaver’s ErgoFit 50N EX Lifejacket
Posted: 13th March 2017 | Written by: Karin P. Berner
With the America’s Cup fast approaching, high performance sailing is on everybody’s mind. In a new era of high tech sailing comes demand for personal safety equipment which led Crewsaver to develop their ErgoFit 50N EX, a revolution in buoyancy aid design. -
Kymeta Poised to Disrupt the Satellite Communications Industry
Posted: 9th March 2017 | Written by: Lindsay Sloan
Kymeta, known for its revolutionary flat, electronically steered satellite antenna and is set to disrupt the satellite industry with two important announcements this week: The commercial availability of the Kymeta mTenna u7 satellite antenna and KyWay terminal, and a partnership with Intelsat to offer KĀLO™ Connectivity providing flexible connectivity for fixed and mobile applications in gigabyte packages. -
Livewire Connections Launch Radome Side-Hatch Door Kit
Posted: 17th January 2017 | Written by: Karin P. Berner
Innovators in superyacht communications, Livewire Connections has created the Radome Side-Hatch Door Kit designed to address a known problem when accessing an antenna fitted with an underside swing down hatch door. -
Repair Service for Superyacht Inflatables
Posted: 5th December 2016 | Written by: Mark Anastasia
Sealed Air Repairs (SAR), based in Florida, is a new repair service for superyachts worldwide, specialising in the repair of PVC inflatables including yacht slides, climbing walls, jet ski docks and fenders, and we can also provide spare parts with immediate shipping anywhere in the world. -
Protect Your Yacht and Crew with Solarglide Solar Screens
Posted: 4th December 2016 | Written by: Dale Parker
Solar glare poses a dangerous threat to your yacht while out at sea where the sun is at its strongest. Glare from the sun significantly reduces visibility through navigational windows, increasing the risk of collision, especially when travelling through a bustling port. As the sun beats down on the yacht, glare can also become very uncomfortable for crew and guests. -
Superyacht Tenders & Toys Refit, Repair and Refurbishment Packages
Posted: 6th November 2016 | Written by: Josh Richardson
Superyacht Tenders and Toys has seen growing demand for its Tender Refit, Repair and Refurbishment packages in 2016. Offering secure covered storage, practical workshops and excellent product knowledge, SYT&T is ideally located for boats in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, and can take care of all shipping, including collection from the yacht anywhere in the world.
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Plastic-free 2019? Superyachts and Companies Get Onboard
Posted: 8th January 2019 | Written by: Elizabeth Dann
While many New Year's resolutions are broken within the first month, one resolution with real staying power is gaining traction across the yachting industry: to reduce consumption of single-use plastics and embrace a more sustainable way of operating. Since the Clear Ocean Pledge was launched in November 2018 with the mission of promoting these changes in the yachting sector superyachts have been keen to join up. -
Mission Ocean: Turning Problem Predators into Reef Resources
Posted: 2nd January 2019 | Written by: Laura Beard
The non-native lionfish has become a big problem in the Caribbean, where it has no natural predators. Able to reproduce every 4 days, the fish has overrun local populations. Its spines discourage human hands but Mission Ocean came across an intervention in Bequia to teach locals to safely trap and prepare the fish, turning the pest into a tasty resource. -
Gyms on Yachts
Posted: 20th December 2018 | Written by: Josh Richardson
It has been a number of years since Larry Ellisson refitted Enigma in 1999 with a basketball court and made sports courts the latest superyacht 'must have'. Whilst many yachts have not got space, some notable newbuilds design activity areas in from the outset, utilising available space on deck to cater for sports lovers. Notable examples include the Feadships MY JOY and MY Anna which Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) have been involved in. -
The Mechanics of Chartering in Greece
Posted: 18th December 2018 | Written by: Steven Marquis
Earlier in the year, Sarnia Yachts reported that the 2018 charter season had been difficult for Greece, due to the laws introduced in late 2017. This effectively limited the charter market to guests who were happy to start and finish their charter outside of Greek waters. However, towards the end of this year mechanics to obtain a Greek charter licence were put in place. -
Richard Mason on the Changes at Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: 18th December 2018 | Written by: Justin Chisholm
A tide of change has swept over the Volvo Ocean Race since the spectacular conclusion of the 2017-18 race in June, most notably a change of ownership and a change of name. We hear from chief operating officer Richard Mason on the developments, challenges and hopes for the race going forward. -
YachtAid Global Superyachts Bring Clean Water Access to Children in the Galapagos
Posted: 18th December 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
A recent operation by YachtAid Global alongside three superyachts saw clean water access implemented across every school in the Galapagos. As well as the installation of storage tanks and filtration solutions, the operation delivered a reusable metal water bottle to every child and educated communities on the importance of conservation with the charity Mingas por el Mar. -
Taiwanese Captain Sentenced to 20 Years for Shark Finning in Tanzania
Posted: 12th December 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The owner and captain of the Malaysian-flagged fishing vessel (F/V) Buah Naga 1 have pleaded guilty to the charge of Unlawful Possession of Shark Fins in a plea agreement with Tanzanian Prosecutors. The criminals were brought to justice as part of Operation Jodari, a joint partnership between Sea Shepherd, Fish-i Africa and the government of Tanzania. -
Steep Rise in Bug-Sweeping on Superyachts
Posted: 8th December 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
High net worth individuals are increasingly concerned about the risks of being bugged on board their superyachts says Matt Horan, security director of cyber-security company C3IA Solutions. Some owners have wrongly believed that being at sea affords greater security than offices and homes, but Matt Horan is keen to dispel the myth. -
Sea Shepherd's Flagship M/Y Steve Irwin to be Retired
Posted: 4th December 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Sea Shepherd International have announced that their flagship, the M/Y Steve Irwin, or the Steve, will be retired after 11 years of service. With Sea Shepherd, the M/Y Steve Irwin has conducted 18 campaigns in defence of the world’s oceans; from protecting pilot whales in the Faroes, bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean, and humpback whales off the Kimberley coast. -
Clear Ocean Pact Aims for 1000 Yachts by 2020
Posted: 24th November 2018 | Written by: Sam Watson
A new initiative called Clear Ocean Pact has launched to gain commitment across the yachting industry to reduce the level of single-use plastic and microplastic waste entering our oceans. Founded by yachting veteran Richard Orme, the aim is to raise awareness and stimulate a culture shift from the bottom up by exploring viable alternatives and solutions that yachts can adopt in their daily operations.
